Relationship Management Apprentice Review

by NatWest

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.8/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

My day to day role involves supporting the operations team in any way i can. My personal responsibilities are updating reports that need to be updated. A project i am working on at the moment is forming an apprenticeship for bame backgrounds. I interact with all colleagues.

7/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Developed public speaking and networking which i love even more. New skills would be reporting as i have never done more analytical tasks.

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy working full time and beingf involved in achieving a goal. The company culture has alot of support and it is very broad. You get to meet all different types of people. I do however, as an apprentice expect more support internally and externally so we can excel.

7/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The induction was separated into two parts one was after 3 months in the role which did not help. Training is personal - anything i want to learn i ask for. Studying is difficult and i need more support. Could be more organised overall.

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I recieve an ok level of support. All people work different so it is about adapting to eachothers style of communication. HR team are very helpful when i need external help. Guidance could be better as in who exactly to go too. Attitude could be better.

7/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

The support i receive is very low. I constantly have to ask for clarifications on the exams and course work needing to be done. I have asked many time what other support is available and had to chase most things myself.

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

What i am studying and the area i am currently working does not exactly correlate or help me day to day in my role. I haven't been able to put anything i have learned into my job yet. Overall i know more about banking.

3/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Most of the social activities at work are surrounding drinking so i do not attend. Any professional networking events available i seek and book myself on but i would appreciate more team bonding events.

1/10

9a. Would you recommend NatWest to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a business which offers alot of opportunities to learn and explore your strengths and weaknesses. It is great for a young person to come in and pick up core values to take that and find a career they love.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest?

Know that the application is worthwhile and the opportunities are endless. If you are picked it is for a reason so make sure you have self confidence and resilience and you will gain so much about of the apprenticeship.